Dalhousie University, Halifax

Applicants looking for Dalhousie University’s admission are required to apply online by filling out an Dalhousie University application form available on the official website. A step-by-step procedure is mentioned below.

How to apply at Dalhousie University

• Visit the official website of Dalhousie University

• Choose the programme of your choice. 

• Students must review the general admission requirements.

• Click on “Apply Now”.

• Fill in the application form with the required information.

• Pay the application fee.

• Attach the scanned required documents. 

• Apply for entrance awards, if applicable.

• Submit the application.

• The university will send the offer letter to selected students within 4–6 weeks after submitting the application.

All students applying for Dalhousie University admission must comply with all the eligibility standards as stated by the institution. The Dalhousie University eligibility criteria differ for every course of study. The general Dalhousie University’s entry requirements are mentioned below:  

For Dalhousie University undergraduate degree-seeking students, Indian students must follow the following:

• Indian students are required to have an All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or equivalent certificate awarded in class XII.

• The minimum overall Dalhousie University’s GPA requirement for UG courses differs as per the program of interest. Hence, one must follow it.

• There are some courses-specific requirements based on individual courses as well

• It is also test optional for international students to submit SAT scores or ACT scores.

For Dalhousie University graduate degree-seeking students, Indian students must follow the following:

• For admission to a master's programme, students must have a four-year bachelor's degree in the relevant field of studies.

• Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study as per Dalhousie University’s GPA requirement for PG courses.

• Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent is required for admission to research or PhD programmes at Dalhousie University.

• Students may be required to submit GRE scores or GMAT scores if applicable

Documents Required For Admission to  Dalhousie University

The mandatory common documents required to apply at  Dalhousie University for any course of study are mentioned below:

• Passport

• SAT scores/ACT scores

• Educational qualification certificates

• Academic Transcripts

• Finance support documents 

• English proficiency scores

• LORs

• Bachelor’s degree

• Canadian student visa

• Resume (if required)

• GRE/GMAT scores

• SOP

• Medical certificate (if required)

Dalhousie University's  Application Deadlines

The Dalhousie University's application deadlines vary as per the level and type of programme selected by prospective students. The deadlines which can be referred to by Indian students are listed below in the table:

Dalhousie University's Application Deadlines for UG courses:

Dalhousie University's Application Deadlines for Graduate courses:

Dalhousie University's Application Fee

Students applying for Dalhousie University admission are required to pay an application fee of CAD 70 for undergraduate programmes. For Dalhousie University postgraduate courses, students have to pay an application fee of CAD 115 while submitting the application form. It is non-refundable.

Dalhousie University's Acceptance Rate

Dalhousie University's acceptance rate is approximately 60-70%, which shows that admission is less challenging and numerous students are admitted to the university every year.  Students must have a strong application with a high GPA, involvement in extracurriculars, a letter of recommendation, a resume and a well-written statement of purpose along with other supporting documents required by the university to be easily admitted into the university.